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Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria (2022)
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Chan, D. W., Olawumi, T. O., Saka, A. B., & Ekundayo, D. (in press). Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria. International journal of construction management,

The deployment of digital systems has facilitated process improvement in building construction, including for green practices implementation. However, it has encountered several challenges that have limited its use and hindered the diffusion of susta... Read More about Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria.

Temperature-stable Y2.95Dy0.05MgAl3SiO12 garnet-type 5G millimeter-wave dielectric ceramic resonator antenna (2022)
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Jiang, Y., Liu, H., Xiu, Z., Wu, G., Mao, M., Luo, X., …Song, K. (2022). Temperature-stable Y2.95Dy0.05MgAl3SiO12 garnet-type 5G millimeter-wave dielectric ceramic resonator antenna. Ceramics International, 48(23), 35085-35091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j

Temperature stability is a crucial property of microwave electronic components, as well as a pivotal aspect of assessing the performance of microwave dielectric ceramics. In this article, the temperature coefficient of high-Q × f garnet-type Y2.95Dy0... Read More about Temperature-stable Y2.95Dy0.05MgAl3SiO12 garnet-type 5G millimeter-wave dielectric ceramic resonator antenna.

Computational investigation of ammonia-hydrogen peroxide blends in HCCI engine mode (2022)
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Shafiq, O., & Tingas, E. (2023). Computational investigation of ammonia-hydrogen peroxide blends in HCCI engine mode. International Journal of Engine Research, 24(5), 2279-2294. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874221117686

The potential use of hydrogen peroxide as an ignition promoter to enable the use of ammonia in compression ignition engines is explored in the current study. A simplified numerical HCCI engine model within the Chemkin Pro suite is employed. The numer... Read More about Computational investigation of ammonia-hydrogen peroxide blends in HCCI engine mode.

Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments (2022)
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Wimalaratna, Y. P., Afrouzi, H. N., Mehranzamir, K., Siddique, M. B. M., Liew, S. C., & Ahmed, J. (2022). Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53(B

Wind is an environmentally friendly energy source that can be harnessed as an on-shore and off-shore resource. Wind energy, combined with other renewable energy systems, has resulted in a more reliable, feasible, and efficient stand-alone system, kno... Read More about Analysing wind power penetration in hybrid energy systems based on techno-economic assessments.

Injury in Children with Developmental Disorders: A 1:1 Nested Case−Control Study Using Multiple Datasets in Taiwan (2022)
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Chen, S., Hsu, L., Chiu, N., Saleh, W., Pai, C., & Chen, P. (2022). Injury in Children with Developmental Disorders: A 1:1 Nested Case−Control Study Using Multiple Datasets in Taiwan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19

Although past studies have identified predictors related to child injuries with developmental disorders, national-level research in Asia is limited. The objective of this study was to explore the risk factors for child injuries with developmental dis... Read More about Injury in Children with Developmental Disorders: A 1:1 Nested Case−Control Study Using Multiple Datasets in Taiwan.

A Compact mmWave MIMO Antenna for Future Wireless Networks (2022)
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Khan, M. I., Khan, S., Kiani, S. H., Ojaroudi Parchin, N., Mahmood, K., Rafique, U., & Qadir, M. M. (2022). A Compact mmWave MIMO Antenna for Future Wireless Networks. Electronics, 11(15), Article 2450. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11152450

This article presents a four-element multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna design for next-generation millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication systems. The single antenna element of the MIMO systems consists of a T-shaped and plow-shaped patch... Read More about A Compact mmWave MIMO Antenna for Future Wireless Networks.

Some Subcritical Estimates for the ℓp-Improving Problem for Discrete Curves (2022)
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Dendrinos, S., Hughes, K., & Vitturi, M. (2022). Some Subcritical Estimates for the ℓp-Improving Problem for Discrete Curves. Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications, 28(4), Article 69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00041-022-09958-y

We apply Christ’s method of refinements to the ℓ^p-improving problem for discrete averages AN along polynomial curves in Z^d. Combined with certain elementary estimates for the number of solutions to certain special systems of diophantine equations,... Read More about Some Subcritical Estimates for the ℓp-Improving Problem for Discrete Curves.

Phase Stability and Electronic Properties of Hybrid Organic--Inorganic Perovskite Solid Solution (CH (NH2) 2) x (CH3NH3) 1--x Pb (Br y I1--y) 3 as a Function of Composition (2022)
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Chan, T. H., Taylor, N. T., Sundaram, S., & Hepplestone, S. P. (2022). Phase Stability and Electronic Properties of Hybrid Organic--Inorganic Perovskite Solid Solution (CH (NH2) 2) x (CH3NH3) 1--x Pb (Br y I1--y) 3 as a Function of Composition. Journal of

Compositional mixing provides the means to maintain the structural stability of a hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite for efficient and robust photovoltaic applications. Here we present a theoretical, first-principles study of the electronic and ener... Read More about Phase Stability and Electronic Properties of Hybrid Organic--Inorganic Perovskite Solid Solution (CH (NH2) 2) x (CH3NH3) 1--x Pb (Br y I1--y) 3 as a Function of Composition.

Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria (2022)
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Chanchangi, Y. N., Ghosh, A., Micheli, L., Fernández, E. F., Sundaram, S., & Mallick, T. K. (2022). Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria. Renewable Energy, 197, 995-1008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.019

Soiling consists of the accumulation of dust on the solar panel's surface and has a deleterious effect on solar photovoltaic devices' performance, which varies with location. However, soiling losses and rates are significantly under-reported or under... Read More about Soiling mapping through optical losses for Nigeria.

A Compact Wideband Circularly Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna with Axial Ratio Bandwidth Entirely Encompassing the Antenna Bandwidth (2022)
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Mousa, F. M., Al-Yasir, Y. I. A., Ali, N. T., Gharbia, I., See, C. H., & Abd-Alhameed, R. (2022). A Compact Wideband Circularly Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna with Axial Ratio Bandwidth Entirely Encompassing the Antenna Bandwidth. IEEE Access, 10, 8182

The antenna presented in this study is a compact wideband monopole with wideband circular polarization that can be used across the whole antenna bandwidth. A rectangular C-shaped patch is partially covered by a ground plane in the proposed planar mon... Read More about A Compact Wideband Circularly Polarized Planar Monopole Antenna with Axial Ratio Bandwidth Entirely Encompassing the Antenna Bandwidth.

Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100 (2022)
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Arehart, J., Pomponi, F., D'Amico, B., & Srubar, W. (2022). Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 186, Article 106583. https://doi.org/10.

This study uses material flow analysis to estimate the material stocks and flows and associated upfront embodied carbon emissions for gravity building structural systems in the United States. Seven scenarios that align with the shared-socioeconomic p... Read More about Structural Material Demand and Associated Embodied Carbon Emissions of the United States Building Stock: 2020-2100.

Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system (2022)
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Tan, W. C., Saw, L. H., Yew, M. C., Pei-Yu, K., Khor, Z. Y., & Sun, D. (2022). Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1074(1), Article 012034. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/

Industrial 4.0 accelerates the need to introduce clean energy to accommodate the increase in electricity demand globally without causing environmental issues. Metal-air battery is a new type of energy storage system in which the metal anode is consum... Read More about Development of hybrid aluminum-air battery fuel-cell system.

A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems (2022)
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Kadapa, C., Wang, X., & Mei, Y. (2022). A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 122, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2

Finite element methods based on cut-cells are becoming increasingly popular because of their advantages over formulations based on body-fitted meshes for problems with moving interfaces. In such methods, the cells (or elements) which are cut by the i... Read More about A comprehensive assessment of accuracy of adaptive integration of cut cells for laminar fluid-structure interaction problems.

Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement (2022)
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Hocine, S., Lashab, . M., Belattar, M., Ouchtati, S., See, C. H., Hu, Y., & Abd-Alhameed, R. A. (2022). Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement. International J

This work aims to present an improved version of the liquid mixture identification sensor, the proposed sensor is tested experimentaly on mixture of water ethanol, the identification of liquid is based on the measurement of frequency displacement, a... Read More about Microwave sensor for liquid mixture identification based on composite right left hand-zero-order resonator for sensitivity improvement.

Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials (2022)
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Windapo, A., Olugboyega, O., Pomponi, F., Moghayedi, A., & Emuze, F. (2022). Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials. South African Journal of Science, 118(7/8), https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2022/9534

The promotion of sustainable practice in construction has resulted in a renewed focus on local building materials (LBMs). However, existing studies have not provided an extensive understanding of the challenges in the use and awareness of the availab... Read More about Causality between challenges, availability, and extent of use of local building materials.

Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management (2022)
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Edholm, C., Guiver, C., Rebarber, R., Tenhumberg, B., & Townley, S. (2022). Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 60(4), 2214-2245. http

An adaptive feedback control scheme is proposed for stabilising a class of forced nonlinear positive difference equations. The adaptive scheme is based on so-called high-gain adaptive controllers, and contains substantial robustness with respect... Read More about Stabilisation by adaptive feedback control for positive difference equations with applications in pest management.

Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications (2022)
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Omran, N., Elnabawy, E., Le, B., Trabelsi, M., Gamal, M., Kandas, I., …Shehata, N. (2022). Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 179, Article 105365. https://doi.org/10

Energy harvesting systems have benefited from the use of one-dimensional nanostructures such as nanofibers. For example, the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy has paved the way for nanofibers to be used in a wide range of applicati... Read More about Solution blow spun piezoelectric nanofibers membrane for energy harvesting applications.

New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time (2022)
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Abd Elgawad, Y. Z., Youssef, M. I., Nasser, T. M., Almslmany, A., S. I. Amar, A., Mohamed, A. A., …Moussa, K. H. (2022). New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time. Healthcare, 10(7), Article 1357. https://doi.org/10.3390/health

The use of information technology and technological medical devices has contributed significantly to the transformation of healthcare. Despite that, many problems have arisen in diagnosing or predicting diseases, either as a result of human errors or... Read More about New Method to Implement and Analysis of Medical System in Real Time.

Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading (2022)
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Tantrapongsaton, W., Hansapinyo, C., Wongmatar, P., Limkatanyu, S., Zhang, H., & Charatpangoon, B. (2022). Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading. Computers and Concrete, 30(1), 19-32. https://doi.org/1

This paper presents an investigation into the failure of RC columns under impact loadings. A numerical simulation of 19 identical RC columns subjected to single and repeated impact loadings was performed. A free-falling hammer was dropped at midspan... Read More about Analysis of colliding index on impact behavior of RC columns under repeated impact loading.

MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications (2022)
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Khaleel, S. A., Hamad, E. K. I., Parchin, N. O., & Saleh, M. B. (2022). MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications. Electronics, 11(14), Article 2152. https://doi.org/10.3390/elec

6G wireless communications will be immersed in the future with different applications. It is expected to support all IoT services and satellite communications, and it is expected to support artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The... Read More about MTM-Inspired Graphene-Based THz MIMO Antenna Configurations Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 6G/IoT Applications.